Pogonopus speciosus (Pogonopus)

Pogonopus speciosus pink flower with green leaves in a close up view
Pogonopus speciosus pink flower cluster nestled among small oval green leaves

Botanical names: Pogonopus speciosus, Macrocnemum speciosum

Common names: Pogonopus, Chorcha de gallo

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowers

This plant h from the New World is used as ornamentals. The fruit is a small - to 3/4in, fleshy, somewhat elongated berry containing many seeds. These are rarely seen under South Florida conditions. In some areas of the world (e.g., tropical Africa) the fruit is consumed as subsistance food.

Seeds, which are rarely available, germinate readily at a soil temperature of 66-75F. More commonly, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings are rooted during the Summer. Plants flower within two years.


Image gallery: 7 images
Pogonopus speciosus red flower clusters on a green leafy tropical shrub plant
Pogonopus speciosus pink flower hanging from a branch in a close up shot
Pogonopus speciosus pink flower close up hanging from a thin brown stem
Pogonopus speciosus (Pogonopus) close up purple red flower hanging from green leaves on branch
Pogonopus speciosus (Pogonopus) purple flower close up with red leafy bracts on green foliage branch.
Pogonopus speciosus (Pogonopus) close up, pink flower, magenta leafy bracts, green oval leaves.
Pogonopus speciosus (Pogonopus) close up pink flower and red bracts on green plant branch


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